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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.08, 36,979.76 and 14,860.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.08, 36,979.76 and 14,860.46 is: 20,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.08 : 36,979.76 = 14,860.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.08/36,979.76 = 14,860.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.08x = 36,979.76 × 14,860.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.08x = 549,535,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,535,985.09/26,797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.31

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